Employment Law Show: Ontario – S10 E56

Episode Summary

Who pays severance if a company is sold? What can employees experiencing workplace harassment do? Employment Lawyer Stan Fainzilberg, a partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, answers those questions and more on the Employment Law Show. 

LISTEN BELOW to Ontario’s premiere radio show about employment law and workplace rights featuring the province’s leading employment lawyers. On Mondays to Thursdays, you can hear the show live on 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London at 6:30 p.m. ET, as the hosts take calls from listeners and provide vital answers to employees and employers. 

Listen to the Episode

Show Notes

• Stan discusses business closures and severance pay: Many employees mistakenly believe that a company that shuts its doors is not capable of paying out severance to employees who have lost their jobs. This is in fact untrue as only businesses that declare bankruptcy do not have enough assets to pay out.
• Religious exemption denied by an employer for vaccine: Employees are entitled to file a human rights complaint regarding their religious exemption. It is also possible for an employee to pursue a wrongful dismissal if they have been terminated for cause as a result of their vaccination status.
• Annual bonus rescinded by an employer: Employers are not within their rights to remove a bonus payment if it is a term of employment without an employee’s consent. A major change to compensation can lead to constructive dismissal.
• Toxic behaviour from a manager: All employees are entitled to a harassment-free environment at work. Employees should first begin an internal complaint and ensure all incidents are documented. Employees who feel their company has not properly resolved complaints can file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour.
• Severance responsibilities if the company is sold: Ultimately the type of sale will determine whether or not the previous employer owes employees severance or the buyer.

Need an employment lawyer?

• Pocket Employment Lawyer: Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you might have a case. 
• Severance Pay Calculator: Discover how much severance pay you should get when you lose your job, used successfully by nearly 2-million Canadians. 
• Watch our TV Shows: Get further clarity on your rights by watching our popular TV show episodes.